Postcode E8 2RN is located in a major urban area, within the Shacklewell ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £60,081 per year. The nearest station is Hackney Downs, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hackney Downs.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate has an average crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 58.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £60,081 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 259 ft away from E8 2RN.
Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate near E8 2RN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackney Downs located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Hackney Downs | Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Dalston Kingsland | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hackney Downs | Large | Walking directions to Hackney Downs |
| 0.4 mi | West Hackney Recreational | Small | Walking directions to West Hackney Recreational |
| 0.1 mi | Shacklewell Green | Small | Walking directions to Shacklewell Green |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £825 per square foot) in Shacklewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £1,222,500 | £1,020 |
| Flats | 37 | £461,000 | £765 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £520,000 | £1,085,000 |
| 2017 | £447,500 | £1,000,000 |
| 2018 | £585,000 | £920,000 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £855,000 |
| 2020 | £472,500 | £1,005,000 |
| 2021 | £520,000 | £935,000 |
| 2022 | £486,700 | £1,130,000 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £867,500 |
| 2024 | £533,043 | £1,125,000 |
| 2025 | £455,500 | £1,135,000 |
| 2026 | £476,000 | £1,220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £759 | £794 |
| 2017 | £730 | £956 |
| 2018 | £740 | £774 |
| 2019 | £663 | £831 |
| 2020 | £795 | £853 |
| 2021 | £754 | £858 |
| 2022 | £803 | £914 |
| 2023 | £701 | £787 |
| 2024 | £794 | £955 |
| 2025 | £765 | £993 |
| 2026 | £690 | £1,245 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E8 2RN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2025 | 12, Rusbridge Close, London, E8 2RR | Terraced | Freehold | £740,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Flat 1, Omega Building, 203, Amhurst Road, London, E8 2RP | Flats | Leasehold | £545,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 301, Samuel Lewis Trust Dwellings, London, E8 2JB | Flats | Leasehold | £461,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat 30, Kingsdown House, Amhurst Road, London, E8 2AS | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 86B, Cecilia Road, London, E8 2ET | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 |
In the E8 2RN postcode area, located within Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E8 2RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Food Land | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, N16 7RW | Walking directions to Food Land |
| 0.2 mi | Josh | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EB | Walking directions to Josh |
| 0.2 mi | Vona | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EB | Walking directions to Vona |
| 0.3 mi | Dalston Lane Supermarket | 174B Dalston Lane, London, E8 1NG | Walking directions to Dalston Lane Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Turkish Food Centre | 89 Ridley Road, London, E8 2NH | Walking directions to Turkish Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E8 2RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cathy Troupp
Shacklewell - Elected 7 May 2026
Ülgen Semerci
Shacklewell - Elected 7 May 2026
Diane Abbott
Hackney North and Stoke Newington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E8 2RN records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around E8 2RN in Amhurst Road & Pembury Estate is £550,000 (about £825 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E8 2RN, including Mossbourne Community Academy (Outstanding), Shacklewell Primary School (Outstanding) and The Excelsior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E8 2RN is Hackney Downs in TfL zone 2, about 589 m away, serving the Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
E8 2RN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,355 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington covering E8 2RN is Diane Abbott (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cathy Troupp (Green Party) and Ülgen Semerci (Green Party).